Detergent-Laden Truck Catches Fire on Ogbomoso Expressway, No Casualties Reported”
The Kwara State Fire Service successfully averted a major disaster after an articulated truck transporting detergent caught fire at Lasoju along the Ogbomoso Expressway, following a tire burst that led to heat-induced ignition. The fire, which broke out around 1:30 pm, quickly spread to the detergent packed in paper cartons as firefighters responded promptly, extinguished the blaze, and managed to salvage part of the goods, with no casualties or injuries reported. Furthermore, The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, urged the general public to remain vigilant and safety-conscious at all times, especially when transporting flammable or heat-sensitive materials.
